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Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.91M (2023)

Expenses
$3.32M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.31M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$120k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,914,339
Expenses
$3,318,475
Net Income
$595,864
Net Assets
$1,192,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,859,223
98.6%
Program Services $20,807
0.5%
Investment Income $34,309
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $591,923
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,102,493
33.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,313,437
Total Liabilities $120,468
Net Assets $1,192,969
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President, Secretary/Treas) $218,077 $0 $51,272
Peter Boyer (Executive Vice President) $197,308 $0 $41,630
Stuart Christmas (Executive Vp & General Cou) $176,538 $0 $34,698
Sandra Schulz (Publicist) $103,846 $0 $0
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman, Board Of Directo) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,506,746
Expenses
$3,239,357
Net Income
$267,389
Net Assets
$590,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,492,887
99.6%
Program Services $10,367
0.3%
Investment Income $3,492
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $571,500
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,143,080
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $812,961
Total Liabilities $222,404
Net Assets $590,557
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President, Secretary/Treas) $210,500 $0 $47,427
Peter Boyer (Executive Vice President) $190,500 $0 $28,141
Stuart Christmas (Executive Vp & General Cou) $170,500 $0 $32,265
Sandra Schulz (Publicist) $100,500 $0 $0
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman, Board Of Directo) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,384,738
Expenses
$3,150,387
Net Income
$234,351
Net Assets
$329,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,372,466
99.6%
Program Services $14,082
0.4%
Investment Income $161
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,971
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $421,320
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,148,786
36.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $501,563
Total Liabilities $172,354
Net Assets $329,209
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President, Secretary/Treas) $210,500 $0 $45,234
Stuart Christmas (Executive Vp & General Cou) $170,500 $0 $30,699
Peter Boyer (Executive Vice President) $40,230 $110,769 $0
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman, Board Of Directo) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,678,463
Expenses
$3,298,273
Net Income
$380,190
Net Assets
$117,390
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,630,320
98.7%
Program Services $47,160
1.3%
Investment Income $983
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $395,615
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,219,998
37.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,092
Total Liabilities $280,702
Net Assets $117,390
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President, Secretary/Treasurer, Director) $218,577 $0 $7,796
Stuart Christmas (Executive Vp & General Counsel) $177,038 $0 $5,400
Peter Boyer (Executive Vice President) $124,615 $0 $0
Jay Woodham (Vp Of Research) $97,077 $0 $12,898
Eric Eggers (Vp Of Strategic Initiatives) $97,077 $0 $12,898
Steve Post (Vp Of Content) $84,154 $0 $10,850
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman, Board Of Directors) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,894,974
Expenses
$2,897,261
Net Income
-$2,287
Net Assets
$166,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,869,930
99.1%
Program Services $21,761
0.8%
Investment Income $5,956
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,673
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $376,385
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,144,432
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $414,164
Total Liabilities $247,837
Net Assets $166,327
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President & Board Director) $206,138 $0 $4,361
Stuart Christmas (Vp & General Counsel) $160,935 $0 $4,950
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman Of The Board Dire) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,404,624
Expenses
$2,604,099
Net Income
-$199,475
Net Assets
$168,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,349,600
97.7%
Program Services $55,016
2.3%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $370,000
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $960,633
36.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $459,679
Total Liabilities $291,065
Net Assets $168,614
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President & Board Director) $210,256 $0 $0
Stuart Christmas (Vp & General Counsel) $160,254 $0 $0
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman Of The Board Dire) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,457,699
Expenses
$2,360,858
Net Income
$96,841
Net Assets
$368,089
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,435,250
99.1%
Program Services $22,439
0.9%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $370,000
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $557,208
Total Liabilities $189,119
Net Assets $368,089
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President & Board Director) $210,000 $0 $0
Stuart Christmas (Key Employee) $160,000 $0 $0
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman Of The Board Dire) $0 $0 $0
Hunter Lewis (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,601,382
Expenses
$2,247,050
Net Income
$354,332
Net Assets
$271,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,601,000
100.0%
Program Services $371
0.0%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $277,270
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $961,021
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $448,782
Total Liabilities $177,534
Net Assets $271,248
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President & Board Director) $210,000 $0 $0
Wynton Hall (Key Employee) $175,000 $0 $0
Stephen Bannon (Board Director) $61,539 $0 $0
Rebekah Mercer (Chairman Of The Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Hunter Lewis (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Robinson (Board Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Smith (Board Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,590,394
Expenses
$2,853,295
Net Income
-$262,901
Net Assets
-$83,082
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,587,000
99.9%
Program Services $3,726
0.1%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$360
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $299,780
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $965,858
33.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $194,939
Total Liabilities $278,021
Net Assets -$83,082
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President & Secretary/Trea) $203,077 $0 $0
Wynton C Hall (Communication Strategist) $175,481 $0 $0
Stuart Christmas (Vice President) $157,050 $0 $0
Stephen K Bannon (Chairman) $96,703 $0 $0
Hunter Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,701,153
Expenses
$2,180,347
Net Income
-$479,194
Net Assets
$174,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,701,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $153
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $359,917
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $972,841
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,412
Total Liabilities $64,366
Net Assets $174,046
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peter Schweizer (President & Secretary/Trea) $211,538 $0 $0
Wynton C Hall (Communication Strategist) $176,282 $0 $0
Stuart Christmas (Vice President) $134,455 $0 $0
Stephen K Bannon (Chairman) $100,733 $0 $0
Hunter Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebekah Mercer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,602,686
Expenses
$2,307,023
Net Income
$295,663
Net Assets
$653,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,602,500
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $186
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $547,836
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $742,618
32.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $776,492
Total Liabilities $123,252
Net Assets $653,240

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,200,017
Expenses
$1,842,440
Net Income
$357,577
Net Assets
$357,577
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,200,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $476,239
25.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $585,369
31.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $425,117
Total Liabilities $67,540
Net Assets $357,577

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